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Warrior Heart
Marianne Ulrichsen
Despite the physical pain and emotional challenges of defeat, 12-year-old Vilja loves her sport. Wrestling helps her process her feelings about her parents’ separation. But then the daughter of her mother’s new boyfriend becomes the star of the sports club – quite a challenge for Vilja. The film sensitively portrays a young girl’s journey between childhood and adolescence as she overcomes her fears and discovers her identity.
Marianne Ulrichsen
Marianne Ulrichsen (born in Norway in 1968) is a director and screenwriter. She has been involved with the film industry since 1992, working on feature films, short films, commercials and commissioned work. Her films frequently explore emotional conflicts and human challenges. She is currently working on her feature film debut with the support of the Norwegian Film Institute. Her short films have won international awards.
Films by Marianne Ulrichsen
Alt brenner 2017, Amasone 2014, Møter unter kjærlighet 2003, Short 4: Seduction 2000, Kom 1995
Awards for Warrior Heart
Best Norwegian Short Film – Kristiansand Internasjonale Barnefilmfestival (2024)
